help me!!!!?

Question

my mum & dad & i fight quite alot. its usually about schoolwork. i dont really care about it but theyre really into it and want me to do well. i got into a fight with them just last night over not working hard enough. i managed to sort it out. then i went into maths today and found out i had scored 17% on my maths test...basically the worst in the year.
my teacher is going to phone my parents. she told me to tell my mum and dad my mark but i dont think i can. im really upset about this its worrying me loads. i have a week off school now...i dont know what to do.
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please give me some advice.
thanks
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Answer 1

Just tell them but reassure them that you'll try to work harder and do better.

Answer 2

This may not be what you want to hear I'm afraid but you should try your best at school, you will thank your parents in the long run !
I was brought up in a childrens home, and tried really hard at school, with only average results.

You should stop taking your situation for granted, and use it to your advantage, believe me YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

My half brother is going through the same thing at the moment, and I've told him the same thing, so don't get upset about it.

Stand back and take a look at the bigger picture. You're obviously not daft, as you had the brains to come and ask all of us for advise !

Please don't waste the chance and opportunities you've been given, you are very lucky to have a mum and dad that care enough to have the energy to even argue about this.

Take care and good luck : )

Answer 3

I feel so sorry for you being so upset by the anticipation of your parents' reaction. They're no doubt arguing their different views on what to do about your attitude to school work.
To relieve the immediate situation, you need to make the most of your week off by setting some time aside to do some (genuine)homework/study and when your parents ask you why you're doing it, you can tell them, straight out, that you've been shocked into action by getting only 17% in your last test. Be angrier with yourself than they are about you. They are unlikley to be anything other than sympathetic in the circumstances.
In the longer term, make a habit of taking quality time to do your homework and asking your teacher for help when you don't understand. You can turn the whole thing round very quickly and end up with a decent A to C grade before you've finished,
The 3 key GCSE subjects are Maths, English and Science (or a language).
Let's go!

Answer 4

You need to decide whether you are going to continue as you are or if you want to make more effort. If you feel that 17% is not really enough then you know you need some help. You are unlikely to get that help without some support from your parents and although you are fighting with them over this very subject, they sound like they do want to support you.

My advice is that you face the music and speak to your parents but tell them at the same time how upset you are about it and ask them if they can help you work out how you begin to help yourself to do better. They may be upset about the mark but they will be fairly stupid not to realise that this is an opportunity to work with you rather than against you.

If they dont come round to try to work with you, then you have at least dealt with the problem and you can then hopefully speak to someone at school and tell them how you are feeling and see what support there is for you through school. All problems are best faced - it is horrible, but once dealt with, it is not as bad as living with the worry constantly.

I know lots of people who are parents themselves now and who didnt think they were too bothered about schoolwork when younger. Without exception, every one of them wishes they had tried a bit harder and got better grades. I know it is boring and hard work, but it really is best to try now, when there is little else to contend with rather than later in life when it is much more of a struggle.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Tell your parents, they will find out anyway. Tell them you are sorry you did not do better.
Do you have a problem with maths ? or are you just not putting any effort in ??. Only you know the answer to these questions.
If you do find it difficult tell your parents, maybe they can help. If it is just that you are not trying, tell them you are sorry and will try your best in the future, and mean it.
Your parent only go on at you about this because they love you and want the best for you, they are good, caring parents, think how lucky you are.
Tell them now, and make fresh start, good luck !!!!!

Answer 6

Hi, I am not going to lecture you, but just read: i am a 42 year old man, i never played truant whilst at school, i did however have family trouble with my adoptive mum, she used to beat me, and at the age of 12 i went into a children's home, my mates at school were very supportive, but my work did suffer, i am now a Coach Driver, not very well paid at all, i live on my own, and find it extremely hard to pay my bills, you sweet are still at school with teachers willing to help you, and parents willing to help you, i never had that support, please please please don't waste this golden opportunity, or you too could end up in some low paid job, oh and don't think I'll have a kid and get married, have some pride, study while people are there that want to help, good luck sweet.x.

Answer 7

Two things:
1. talk to you parents. They should realize that fight won't make you a better student; rather, it'll bother you so much that you may have even less interest in (and time for) schoolwork. You should also let them know you have been trying to "sort it out".
2. try to work harder. Schoolwork is hard, but it's worth the efforts. Someday in the future, you'll find life without a decent college degree is even harder.

Answer 8

Ok you did badly but now you can start studying properly and do better. Go to Smiths and buy the maths book with the maths inside and the answer book and try to work them out yourself. If you are unable to do it ask your form teacher to help you. If she doesnt have the time and your parents cannot help you then you will have to find a tutor to show you how to do them. Dont worry.Remember one thing....every failure leads to success in the end because you work harder to achieve better results. You often find people who hated a subject at school grow to love it and then go into it professionally. dont give up....remember King Bruce and the spider. If at first you dont succeed try, try try again. You will succeed its just a matter of getting your head down and working hard. Show your teacher and parents what you are capable of and make them proud of you but more importantly make yourself proud of your own achievements. Good luck...now go and get your head down straightaway.

Answer 9

Wait until you start working in the real world love, now that is really hard !!!
You will wish you were back at school in an instant !!
It is worth it in the end that is unless you want to be a dustman/woman or work serving in a shop or some dead end job like that!!
Do you not have an older relative or family friend you can talk to who can put you on the right track????

Answer 10

Be honest with your parents
They only go on at you because they know you need Maths & English for any future job you may want
If your finding Maths hard tell your teacher & they'll help, also ask your Mum & Dad for help too

Answer 11

Confused is the right name or you and if you don't wake up right now, you are going to miss out in alot. Now a day, an associate degree is equivalent to a high school diploma. In today's world, you need to go ahead, be ahead and stay ahead if you want to be successful in life. Any parent wants their children to be better than they were so believe me when i tell you it's not only your parents. It's everyone else's that's growing in your era. You don't have to heed to my warning but ten years from now, you're friends will be successful execs/medics/owners of their own companys going into McDonalds hearing you say "Welcome to McDonalds, Can I take your order" if you don't wake up and smell the future. And that's REAL!!!!